Pokémon Claude Red
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Arbok (#024) is a Poison-type Cobra Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Arbok in Route 23, Cerulean Cave (B1F), and Cerulean Cave (1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (1F) (9.8%, Lv 52). It evolves from Ekans at level 22 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Attack (85), and its base stat total of 359 ranks #65 of 151.
- National No.
- #024
- Type
- Poison
- Category
- Cobra Pokémon
- Height
- 11′06″ (3.5 m)
- Weight
- 143.0 lb (64.9 kg)
- Catch rate
- 90 of 255
- Base EXP
- 147
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
Arbok flashes intimidating markings across its belly to warn enemies away. Locals claim the exact pattern differs depending on where the Pokémon lives.
Where to find Arbok in Pokémon Red
- Cerulean Cave (1F): walking, Lv 52, 9.8% of encounters.
- Route 23: tall grass, Lv 41, 5.1% of encounters.
- Cerulean Cave (B1F): walking, Lv 57, 5.1% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | #73 of 151 | |
| Attack | 85 | #41 of 151 | |
| Defense | 69 | #69 of 151 | |
| Special | 65 | #73 of 151 | |
| Speed | 80 | #51 of 151 | |
| Total | 359 | #65 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Arbok
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Ground Psychic Bug |
| ½× (resists) | Grass Fighting Poison |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| Start | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 10 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 17 | Bite | Normal | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 27 | Glare | Normal | — | 75% | 30 |
| 36 | Screech | Normal | — | 85% | 40 |
| 47 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100% | 30 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Arbok in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Arbok in Route 23, Cerulean Cave (B1F), and Cerulean Cave (1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (1F) (9.8%, Lv 52).
What type is Arbok?
Arbok is Poison type. It takes double damage from Ground, Psychic, and Bug.
Does Arbok evolve?
Arbok is the final form: it evolves from Ekans at level 22.
What moves does Arbok learn?
Arbok starts with Wrap, Leer, and Poison Sting and learns Poison Sting (Lv 10), Bite (Lv 17), Glare (Lv 27), Screech (Lv 36), and Acid (Lv 47) by leveling up. It can learn 18 TMs and HMs.
What are Arbok's base stats?
HP 60, Attack 85, Defense 69, Special 65, Speed 80, for a total of 359.
What's the catch rate of Arbok?
Arbok's catch rate is 90 out of 255.